VIM Chattanooga

Welcome to the VIM Chattanooga web site!

Volunteers in Medicine, Chattanooga, Inc. (VIM Chattanooga) is a primary care medical clinic which opened in May, 2005. It provides medical services to financially eligible individuals and families of Hamilton County who otherwise have no access to health care. The clinic is located in the 5900 Building at Eastgate and is based on a model established by former Chattanoogan, Dr. Jack McConnell in Hilton Head, SC.

News of Interest

Clinic receives Community Service Award. The Volunteers in Medicine Clinic was recognized by the Tennessee Medical Association with a community service award on April 4, 2009. Read full article

2nd Annual Band-Aid Banquet set for April 27, 2009. For details and reservation information, click here.

2009 Randy Smith Golf Tournament will tee off August 7 at Brown Acres. Click here to see how you can have some fun and help in this great cause. golf tournament

"Miracles --- Not Just at Christmas" Click on Article

Updated Patient Brochure available. For a concise, printable summary of services, click here.

Here is a WISH LIST of items needed by the clinic. Click here to see our current needs.. Clinic Wish List

Volunteers in Medicine featured in HealthScope magazine! Per Nancy Franks, “My husband and I went to see Dr. McConnell’s clinic to nominate him for a national award, not to start a clinic.” Click here to read this remarkable story of faith and commitment which marked the beginnings of VIM. chattanoogahealthscopearticle

A new video is now available describing the activities of the clinic. Click on the VIM Chattanooga story to see it.

Operating statistics for 4 years(through April 2009) are now available.